$50m donation for new endometriosis research institute
23 May, 2025Three generations of the philanthropic Ainsworth family have committed a total of $50 million over 10 years to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW.
Don Whitley announces distribution arrangement with Cell Biosciences
23 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty LtdAll equipment sales activities will pass to Cell Biosciences, with all equipment service and consumable supply requirements coming into effect on 1 July 2025.
New directory, funding to support WA life science sector
22 May, 2025The WA Government has announced an online directory for the state's life science sector, as well as new invesment in the sector through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund.
New Albanese ministry urged to advance Aust innovation
13 May, 2025 by Lauren DavisOrganisations including Cooperative Research Australia, ATSE and the Australian Academy of Science hope to work with the new ministry to advance a bold new innovation agenda.
Govt and industry fund health and biotech innovation in SEQ
28 March, 2025The SEQ Innovation Economy Fund has awarded eight projects $94m in government funding, while industry leaders across critical sectors are co-contributing over $122m.
Does the 2025–26 Budget do enough for science?
26 March, 2025 by Lauren DavisAAMRI has described the 2025–26 federal Budget as "very disappointing" for the health and medical research sector, while STA has been a bit more positive.
Ming Long appointed Chair of CSIRO
13 March, 2025Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced the appointment of Ming Long to the role of CSIRO Chair, following the resignation of Kathryn Fagg.
Aust to collaborate on science and tech with regional partners
11 March, 2025ATSE is leading delivery of the latest round of the Global Connections Fund, as well as the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element.
Govt invests $422 million in 229 researchers
27 February, 2025High-performing researchers at all career stages will share in $422 million in funding through the NHMRC Investigator Grants scheme.
Discussion paper highlights stark decline in Aust R&D
18 February, 2025The Strategic Examination of R&D discussion paper reveals that local investment in R&D is now only 1.66% of GDP — well below the OECD average of 2.7%.
$20m in govt funding boosts childhood brain cancer research
17 February, 2025The Australian Government is investing close to $20m to support groundbreaking national research that will give new hope to young people with childhood brain cancers.
Entries open for 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
13 February, 2025Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, as well as the Prime Minister's Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems.
Australian wins Crafoord Prize for autoimmune discovery
06 February, 2025Professors Christopher Goodnow and David Nemazee were honoured for their discovery of fundamental mechanisms that prevent B cells from attacking the body's own tissues in autoimmune diseases.
Professor Tony Haymet appointed Australia's Chief Scientist
29 January, 2025Emeritus Professor Tony Haymet — a world-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur — is Australia's 10th Chief Scientist, effective immediately.
NZ announces significant reforms to science sector
28 January, 2025The reforms are intended to maximise the value of the $1.2 billion in government funding that goes into the science sector each year.
